Transportation Commission

February 17, 2016

7:00 PM

City Hall, Council Work Room (2nd

Floor)

AGENDA

1. Minutes of the January 20, 2016 Meeting

2. Updates to Receive (Consent)

• Funding Update

• Potomac Yard Metrorail Station

• Metroway

• Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan

• King Street Metrorail Station

• Eisenhower Avenue Metrorail Station

• Seminary Road / Quaker Lane Speed Limit Pilot Project

• Motorcoach Task Force

• Old Town North Small Area Plan

• Old Town Area Parking Study

• Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Confederate Memorials and Street Names

3. Commission Updates

4. West End Transitway – Public Hearing

5. NVTA TransAction Plan

6. Complete Streets Projects Update

7. I-395 HOT Lanes Overview

8. Other business

• N. Potomac Yard SAP Update – Advisory Committee

• Long Range Plan

Public hearing items are so noted on the agenda. The Commission may receive public comments on other agenda items at its discretion. When there is no public hearing, the Commission encourages written comments on agenda items be sent to

transportationcommission@alexandriava.gov in advance of or after the meeting.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 16, at 7:00 PM in the Council Work Room (City Hall, 2nd Floor).

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City of Alexandria Transportation Commission

Regular Meeting

January 20, 2015

7:00 p.m.

Council Workroom

MINUTES

Commissioners Present: Commissioner Jake Jakubek, Chair Nathan Macek, Vice Chair Jerry King,

Commissioner Stephen Klejst, Commissioner James Lewis, Commissioner Christine Michaelis, and

Appointed commissioner Dave Brown

Commissioners Excused: Commissioner Annika Moman, Councilman Lovain

Staff Present: Allan Fye – T&ES, Gabriel Ortiz – T&ES, Patrick Reed - T&ES, Carrie Sanders –

T&ES , Ramond Robinson – T&ES, Steve Sindiong -T&ES, Karen Callaham – T&ES, and Carrie

Beach - P&Z

Chair Nathan Macek called the Transportation Commission meeting to order at 7:05 pm.

1. December 16, 2015 Meeting Minutes

Chair Nathan Macek asked if there were any edits to the December 16, 2015 minutes. There being no edits, Commissioner Jerry King made a motion to approve the November minutes, which was seconded by Commissioner Stephen Klejst, voted on and unanimously approved by the Commission.

2. Updates to Receive (Consent Items)

The Commission received funding updates for the following ongoing projects: the West End Transitway, the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station, the King Street Metrorail Station, the Motorcoach Task Force / Study, and the Seminary Road High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Ramp. T&ES Acting Deputy Director of Transportation Carrie Sanders reported that the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) released the HB2 project scores on January 19, 2016. Analysis and scoring is complete and three of the City’s projects were ranked on the list for funding by the CTB. Ms. Sanders reiterated the project application amounts: $1M for conduit and traffic signal improvements along Eisenhower Avenue; $7M for the integration of traffic signals into the City’s Intelligent Transportation System network, and $5.2M for the Old Cameron Run Trail. Chair Macek noted that staff should consider having a future Commission meeting at the Traffic Operations Center, so that Commissioners could see how it operates.

Commissioner Jakubek stated he served on the West End Transitway Policy Advisory Group, which held its sixth and last meeting on December 3, 2015. He added that a project fact sheet was distributed to the group in response to discussions during that meeting. It provided requested information related to the alternatives and provided information on ridership, capital and operating costs, benefits accrued by each alternative, funding and financing consideration. He asked if staff would follow up before the Transportation Commission’s vote during the February meeting on why the Transportation Systems Management (TSM) option would not qualify for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Capital Investment Grant funds and also inquired why the option may not be competitive enough to receive regional and state funds available through Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) and Commonwealth processes. He asked how the TSM option would be pursued without the availability of those funds, and also asked if there are alternate funding sources that could be identified for the TSM alternative. He specified the Draft Capital Funding Plan for the Build Option indicated the City could expect $62,140,000 in 70% NVTA funds, $50,660,000 in FTA small start funds, and $27,200,000 in Private Capital Contributions. He pointed out those funds would be more than enough funding for the TSM option. He asked for a similar chart breaking down the cost for all alternatives. He mentioned that Washington, DC used Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds for their street car project and wanted to know if those funds could be explored for TSM streetscape improvements. Commissioner Jakubek inquired about the source of funding for bus acquisitions for the West End Transitway and asked if the plan would change depending on the alternative chosen. Commissioner Jakubek additionally asked what costs are involved in the stormwater management improvements for each of the alternatives. Chair Macek requested staff to follow-up Commissioner Jakubek’s request, and also include guidance on the FTA Small Starts program. He indicated that staff should highlight what capital improvements would be eligible and state requirements. He also asked staff to include the framework for how flex funds are used in Virginia. Commissioner Christine Michaelis stated that her community is very concerned about the Seminary Road HOV Ramp and the potential for a significant increase in traffic traveling east on Seminary Road. The community is specifically concerned about the possibility that the ramp may be changed from HOV-3 to HOV-2. Commissioner Michaelis inquired about Seminary Road traffic counts for 2016, noting that the VDOT counts were done during construction and may not reflect normal conditions.

3. Commission Updates Commissioner Stephen Klejst reported the DASH General Manager reported that the testing for the real time bus data will begin in March with implementation by June. He added that DASH applied for two Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) demonstration grants for traffic mitigation and a computer-aided dispatch system. Commissioner Lewis indicated the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Confederate Memorials and Street Names will hold its first meeting in City Hall on January 27, 2016 in Sister Cities Room 1101 from 7 - 9 pm. He shared that the meeting’s handouts will be posted on the City’s City Manager’s office webpage. Commissioner Michaelis reported that at the January 19, 2016 Ad Hoc Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Advisory Committee meeting, staff presented the City’s draft plan of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Update. The draft was well received by most in attendance. She also stated citizens have until January 31, 2016 to go online and provide feedback on the draft plan by visiting AlexEngage, the City’s online engagement forum. David Brown, who will be the new Planning Commission representative on the Transportation Commission, was in attendance. Chair Macek asked Mr. Brown to share his background, including a

list of the other City groups/committees Mr. Brown has served or currently serves. Mr. Brown served on the West End Transitway Policy Advisory Group and is currently a member of the Ad Hoc Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Advisory Committee.

4. Six Year Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan T&ES staff member Gabriel Ortiz stated that he is the City’s TDM Manager. Mr. Ortiz defined TDM as

policies, strategies and programs aimed to reduce the demand-side of congestion. The City’s Local Motion

program is essential to the City’s TDM initiatives and programs. He gave an overview of Local Motion’s

incentives, events, and services. He stated that the Long Range Transportation Demand Management Plan was

initially mandated by DRPT in 2011. A Long Range Plan was required of any jurisdiction receiving annual

TDM grant funding. In December 2014, DRPT disseminated a new requirement for grant recipients to develop

a six-year Transportation Demand Plan instead of the 25 year plan to more closely align with how transit

agencies do their planning and receive funding. In partnership with DRPT, City staff consolidated actions in the

adopted master plan to a six-year timeframe. In addition to updated funding information, the six-year plan

includes recent developments and changes to the City’s TDM Program such as the mobile transit store,

collaborations with Arlington County, and the addition of a new marketing and outreach contractor. The City’s

TDM Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2017 – Fiscal Year 2022 will be heard by City Council at its February 23,

2016 meeting. The Commission discussed the need to do more outreach to the school population to reduce

vehicular drop off / pick up at schools, and the need for a Virginia Rail Express (VRE) ticket kiosk at the VRE

office. Commissioner James Lewis made a motion to communicate to City Council the Commission’s support of TDM

marketing efforts, emphasizing the importance the TDM Plan’s new marketing and outreach efforts. The

Transportation Commission additionally recommended further coordination between the City and Alexandria

City Public Schools (ACPS) to encourage ACPS to consider TDM strategies to reduce vehicular commutes and

improve traffic management in the vicinity of schools. Finally, the Commission encouraged the Council to

identify funding in order to implement the Plan as many of the strategies within the TDM Plan require

additional funding for implementation. Commissioner King seconded the motion, which was voted on and

approved unanimously by the Commission.

5. WMATA FY 2017 Budget Update T&ES staff Ramond Robinson gave a recap of the WMATA FY 2017 budget process. He reiterated WMATA’s top priorities: 1) to ensure the safety and security of customers and employees; 2) to regain the trust and satisfaction of current customers; 3) to draw new customers to the system; and, 4) to reduce costs, bring expense growth in-line with expected revenues, and reduce jurisdictional subsidy requirements. He stated the primary challenge in the budget is that expense growth is outpacing revenue growth. This is leading to year-over-year increases in the required jurisdictional operating subsidy. Closing this gap is critical to the long-term financial stability of WMATA. For its operational budget, WMATA has proposed no fare increases, no service cuts, and for jurisdictional subsidies to remain flat. WMATA has proposed to fund more preventative maintenance activities in the capital budget; reduced the Board efficiency work plan by $20M and a $2M administrative reduction. Metro’s proposed FY2017-2021 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) financial plan relies on an anticipated investment of $6.0 billion from the federal government, state, and local government partners, $1.1 billion long-term financing, and other sources. This CIP focuses on WMATA’s state of good repair by improving the condition of existing facilities and systems, with particular emphasis on projects that minimize life‐cycle costs. Metro and the contributing jurisdictions are now focused on completing and executing a one-year extension to the current Capital Funding Agreement (CFA) that expires at the end of FY2016. Under this approach, the existing agreement between WMATA and the jurisdictions would continue through the end of FY2017. The extension would include a ‘not to

exceed’ amount for required jurisdictional capital contributions (including local match, system performance, and debt) for FY2017. Once the one-year extension is in place, WMATA and the jurisdictions will resume work on a comprehensive multi-year funding agreement, including the addition of Loudoun County in advance of the opening of Silver Line Phase 2. Next steps include a public hearing and outreach on the CIP and a CFA work session. The approval of the CFA by jurisdictions is needed by March 2016. The budget adoption and approval of the CFA extension is slated for April 2016. In May, WMATA will submit federal grant applications and begin the FY 2017 budget on July 1, 2016.

6. FY 2017 Interdepartmental Work Program / 2016 Transportation Commission Work Plan T&ES staff Steve Sindiong introduced Planning & Zoning (P&Z) staff Carrie Beach. Ms. Beach stated that each year, City departments and agencies that are engaged in long range planning and plan implementation jointly prepare a draft work program for the upcoming fiscal year. Ms. Beach gave a recap of the 2016 projects that were completed and the nine projects to be completed in 2017. She mentioned that the Office of Performance and Accountability (OPA) and P&Z will be kicking off an update to the new City’s Strategic Plan this spring which will be brought to the Transportation Commission for feedback on the transportation principles. The last strategic plan update was in 2010. The goal is to have a draft by end of the fiscal year and adoption in September 2016. She spoke about familiar new projects starting in FY 2017 and new projects that have not appeared on any lists. A number of projects on the list are dependent upon funding. The Planning Commission considered this item on January 7, 2016 and was in general agreement with the proposed draft work program. The Planning Commission noted that North Potomac Yard remains a high priority for the City and should proceed in a timely manner. They would also like to see parking addressed on a Citywide basis in the future, especially the parking districts process. Mr. Sindiong stated that each year, staff provides to the Transportation Commission a calendar year work plan that is reflective of the existing and proposed Interdepartmental Work Program, and includes additional information on transportation programs, funding items, and regional projects. He stated the work plan provides an indication to the Commission of the items that will be brought to them over the course of the calendar year. The Transportation Commission work plan is a working document that is often changed during the course of the year, as project schedules change and other previously unanticipated items are added. Mr. Sindiong provided an overview of the transportation projects on the list and indicated the Commission has received updates on many of them and the Work Program includes additional meeting dates that the projects are anticipated to be brought to the Commission.

7. Other Business Chair Macek indicated the Transportation Commission bylaws state the Commission shall elect its

Chair and Vice Chair among its voting members by majority vote at its regular meeting in the month

of December. Because of the number of vacancies in December, it was recommended to postpone

the elections to January. He stated each officer selected shall serve for a term of one year and no

person may serve for more than two consecutive terms in either office. After informing members of

the open voting process, nominations were made and the Commission voted. Commissioner King

was elected as Chair and Commissioner Macek was elected as Vice Chair.

Commissioner Macek made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 pm. This motion was

seconded by Commissioner Lewis, voted on and unanimously approved by the Commission.

City of Alexandria, Virginia __________________

MEMORANDUM

DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 2016

TO: MEMBERS OF THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

FROM: T&ES STAFF

SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM # 2 – ITEMS FOR CONSENT

ISSUE: Staff update to Transportation Commission on various ongoing projects.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission receive the items for consent.

A. FUNDING UPDATE

Washington Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

WMATA is evaluating the proposed budget that was presented at the WMATA Finance

and Administration Committee meeting in December, 2015. A meeting has been

scheduled for March 4, 2016 for jurisdictional and WMATA staff to discuss the proposed

budget. The budget currently does not call for fare increases or subsidy increases for the

basic operating budget at this time, but long term debt is expected to be issued in 2017,

which will likely require a debt service payment.

The WMATA Comprehensive Funding Agreement (CFA) will be a simple one-year

extension of the current agreement. This CFA extension calls for $287.7 in long term

debt to be issued by the region in FY2017 to support the program.

Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA)

NVTA staff is reviewing CMAQ/RSTP applications for funding for FY 2022.

Jurisdictions are scheduled to consider a strawman for these funds in February 2016.

VDOT is developing ratings for all 70% funds being proposed for FY 2017 in accordance

with the provisions of HB599. The evaluations are scheduled to be completed by April,

2016.

Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) The low price of gasoline is heavily impacting the regional gas tax, which is collected to

sustain public transit in Northern Virginia through allocations made by the Northern

Virginia Transportation Commission and the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation

Commission. As the value of gasoline is taxed rather than the amount sold, revenues

have dropped so much that efforts are underway through the General Assembly to place a

floor on the regional gas tax.

Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) Grant applications were submitted on February 1, 2016 through the Northern Virginia

Transportation Commission (NVTC) for transit capital and operating state match

assistance for the West End Transitway design, the Van Dorn Metrorail Station

improvements, and the replacement of DASH buses.

Background: The City’s transportation program has many sources of funding from

federal, state, regional, and local sources. Many of these sources require that submissions

be supplied in November, December, and January. The preceding discussion summarizes

the significant deadlines that must be met during this time period.

B. POTOMAC YARD METRORAIL STATION

City and WMATA staff are working to address comments received on the Final

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) from the National Park Service (NPS) and

the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Once the document has been reviewed

by the agencies and has been determined as meeting legal sufficiency requirements,

it will be released for public review and comment, followed by Records of Decision

(RODs) from FTA and NPS.

The design process for the Metrorail station is continuing. The latest meeting of the

Potomac Yard Metrorail Implementation Work Group (PYMIG), held on February

11, 2016 included an update on the station design process, as well as discussion of

design concepts for Potomac Greens Park and Potomac Yard Park.

City staff are also working on preparation of an application for a loan through the

federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA)

program. A TIFIA loan would benefit the project through flexible repayment terms

and a favorable interest rate, similar to the Virginia Transportation Infrastructure

Bank (VTIB) loan that the City was awarded in 2015.

Background: The Potomac Yard Metrorail Station project is an infill Metrorail station

located between the National Airport and Braddock Road Metrorail stations on the Blue

and Yellow lines in the vicinity of the Potomac Yard Development.

For more information on the project, please visit www.alexandriava.gov/potomacyard.

C. METROWAY

Metroway continues to show strong ridership growth. Ridership grew 10 percent

between September and October 2015. In December 2015, Metroway carried an

average of 1,544 riders each weekday, 18 percent higher than the previous

December. On-time performance for Metroway buses is 96 percent.

Phase II of Metroway is expected to open in spring 2016. This phase will include

dedicated lanes in the Arlington portion of the corridor to 26th Street, with

additional bus-only lanes during rush hour from 26th Street to the Crystal City

Metrorail Station. Phase II will also see the service extended to Pentagon City.

Background: During the first round of TIGER grants, the City received $8.5 million to

design and construct the Route 1 Transitway between Monroe Avenue and East Glebe

Road. The City compiled additional grant funding and $5.2 million in local funding to

design/construct various elements of the Transitway project. The total cost of the

Transitway including vehicles is approximately $20 million. The Alexandria portion of

the facility, also known as the Crystal City/Potomac Yard Transitway, opened in August

2014.

For more information on the Route 1 Transitway project please see visit:

http://www.alexandriava.gov/tes/info/default.aspx?id=58644

D. PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE MASTER PLAN UPDATE

Staff released a draft of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan to the public on

January 14, 2016 through AlexEngage, at which time the Plan was also transmitted

to the Ad Hoc Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Advisory Committee. The Ad

Hoc Committee provided comments at its January 19, 2016 meeting and the

AlexEngage survey had over 400 responses. City staff have also received additional

comments from the public. The draft plan will be revised to address the comments

received, and will be presented to the Ad Hoc Advisory Committee at its February

25, 2016 meeting, at which time staff will be asking for endorsement from the

Committee. The updated draft will be presented to the Transportation Commission

for endorsement in March, followed by the Planning Commission and Council later

in the spring.

Background: The City is conducting an update of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master

Plan, and developing Complete Streets Design Guidelines, which will be completed in

early 2016. The purpose of this update to the City’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan

and development of a Complete Streets Design Guidelines will be to:

Develop a non-motorized system that addresses the needs of all users

(pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicles, and transit riders) and is consistent with the

vision of the Transportation Master Plan, which encourages transportation options

and reduced dependence on the private automobile;

Develop both a bicycle network and pedestrian case study areas

Develop a framework for implementing non-motorized policies and projects

citywide

More information is available at: www.alexandriava.gov/pedbikeplan

E. KING STREET METRORAIL STATION

This project’s design team had been meeting weekly in anticipation of a submittal to

the City in February, 2016. Meetings have been held with WMATA and DASH to

establish temporary locations for the transportation services currently using the

facility, and to begin the process of informing the general public of the changes

prior to and during the construction.

Background: The King Street Metrorail Station is Alexandria’s largest transit facility and

requires significant updates, expansions, and safety improvements. The City began

addressing these needs by requesting that WMATA conduct a feasibility study for

rebuilding the access facilities at the lot in 2006. The result of this study was released in

March, 2008. Through an extensive vetting process with the general public and

stakeholders, the City developed a design for the station that improves non-motorized

access, bus access, shuttle and taxi access, short term rental car access, and aesthetics. In

2012, the design was endorsed by the Transportation Commission, the City Council, and

the Planning Commission. After approval, the design was refined, and the City

determined that some of the features of the facility needed to meet City standards rather

than WMATA standards. A long discussion between WMATA and the City resulted in a

decision that allowed the facility to be designed using City standards. WMATA gave the

City a permanent easement to construct a transit facility, if the City maintained the

facility in perpetuity. After this agreement, a more detailed design was produced for the

facility, and the cost was higher than budgeted. The improvement was placed in the FY

2016 CIP budget process, and eventually acquired sufficient funding to be constructed.

F. EISENHOWER AVENUE METRORAIL STATION

The Eisenhower Avenue Metrorail Station is proceeding as the City’s Department

of Project Implementation (DPI) is assembling all of the information needed for the

project design consultant to develop a set of 60% plans for the improvements, which

will be submitted to WMATA for review in spring 2016.

Background: The Eisenhower Avenue Metrorail Station project will use Federal Transit

Authority (FTA) and Commonwealth funds to reconstruct the Eisenhower Metrorail

station entrance to include improved amenities for transit patrons such as better weather

protection and a prominent plaza. This improvement is necessary to accommodate all of

the high-intensity growth adjacent and/or in close proximity to the station.

G. SEMINARY ROAD/ QUAKER LANE SPEED LIMIT PILOT PROJECT

T&ES and the Alexandria Police Department (APD) proposed an initiative to the

Traffic and Parking Board on February 1, 2016 to reduce speed limits, from 35mph

to 25mph, and to increase enforcement for both Seminary Road and Quaker Lane.

While increased fines for offenders was an option proposed by the community, it

was ultimately agreed that this initiative should not include additional fines at this

time. With the proposed initiative, the streets will be monitored to evaluate the

effectiveness of the speed limit reduction and increased enforcement efforts before

an increased fine would be considered.

At the February 1, 2016 Traffic and Parking Board meeting, the Board

recommended to the City Manager that the speed limits on these roadways be

lowered to 25mph and that staff evaluate the effectiveness of the speed limit

reduction by measuring actual speed and crash reductions six months after the

speed limit reduction occurs.

To support the program, in FY 2016, APD will relocate officers from other areas of

the City to provide increased enforcement on Seminary Road and Quaker Lane or

will allow officers to volunteer for overtime pay.

Background: In the summer of 2015, residents of both Seminary Road and Quaker

Lane requested that the City create a program to help reduce speeds on Seminary Road

between Kenmore Avenue and Janney’s Lane and Quaker Lane between Duke Street and

West Braddock Road. Staff attended meetings with the community in June, July and

December 2015 to discuss these concerns with the residents and work toward a solution.

In a survey with 575 respondents, 47% supported reducing the speed limit and adding an

additional fine while 37% opposed. Over 250 residents who live along this corridor

signed a petition in favor of this solution. At the most recent public meeting on

December 7th

, 2015, nearly 100 people who live in the area attended, and the response to

reducing the speed limit, and increasing enforcement was generally positive. The

Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) and the Alexandria

Police Department (APD) have been working together collaboratively to assess the

impact of this community request.

H. MOTORCOACH TASK FORCE

The City Manager has appointed representatives to the Motorcoach Task Force

representing a number of groups such as citizen associations, citizens at-large, the

tourism/motorcoach industry, and the hotel industry. In addition, three of four

Commission and Board representatives have been selected. The Task Force’s first

meeting is tentatively scheduled for February 24, 2016. This meeting will include an

overview of the group’s charter and the scope of its mission. The meeting will also

include a discussion of potential loading and unloading locations, as well as

evaluation criteria used to select the locations.

Background: Due to pending development along the Waterfront and within Old Town,

the City faces the loss of all three of its current short-term motorcoach parking locations

(15 spaces total), as well as the loss of an unloading and loading location on the Strand.

This loss necessitated a re-examination of motorcoach parking and loading/unloading

spaces. The Ad Hoc Motorcoach Task Force, which operated 2004-2005 and 2008-2010,

will provide input to staff regarding future short-term parking and loading/unloading

locations.

I. OLD TOWN NORTH SMALL AREA PLAN

In December 2015, the Council directed staff to proceed with the Study and Testing

phases of the Old Town North Small Area Plan update. During these phases, staff

and the Advisory Group will be analyzing ideas that were generated during the

November 2015 charrette for potential inclusion in the ultimate Plan update. The

Advisory Group has broken into subcommittees to explore specific topic areas in

more detail. The Infrastructure and Environmental Sustainability/Transportation

Subcommittee will be reviewing transportation related ideas. Their first meeting

was held on February 10, 2016 and they will report back to the Advisory Group

later in the month.

As part of these Study and Testing phases, staff will be conducting analyses of

parking and traffic conditions in the planning area to determine the impacts of

proposed development, mitigation strategies that could be considered, and areas of

opportunity for transportation improvements. This analysis is expected to occur in

phases over the next twelve months.

Background: The current Old Town North Small Area Plan was adopted in 1992. The

planning effort to update this small area plan began in September 2015 with the

appointment of an Advisory Group and is anticipated to conclude in January 2017 with

the Plan adoption. As part of this process, a week-long charrette was held in November

to identify issues, needs and ideas for a broad range of categories including

transportation, housing, land use, and open space. For more information on the Old

Town North Small Area Plan, please visit: http://www.alexandriava.gov/86032

J. OLD TOWN AREA PARKING STUDY

At their legislative meeting on February 9, 2016, the Council voted to receive the

revised parking management work plan that summarizes the recommendations of

the OTAPS Work Group and outlines the timeline for consideration of each

recommendation. This action allows staff to begin review and work on the short

term recommendations. Although the OTAPS Work Group recommended no

changes to the process to amend the residential parking permit districts, the Council

felt there could be some benefit to implementing a staff initiated process and

directed staff to include this as a task in the Citywide parking work plan.

Background: The Old Town Area Parking Study (OTAPS) Work Group was

reconvened in 2015 to review parking meter restrictions and residential parking policies

in Old Town and updated results of the 2014 Old Town parking occupancy study. The

Work Group met eight times between January and August 2015 and discussed a number

of tools to address residential and commercial parking issues in the study area. A

summary of the Work Group’s recommendations was presented to the Transportation

Commission in September. All of the 2015 OTAPS Work Group meeting materials are

posted online at: http://alexandriava.gov/tes/info/default.aspx?id=77053.

K. AD HOC ADVISORY GROUP ON CONFEDERATE MEMORIALS AND

STREET NAMES

The Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Confederate Memorials and Street Names

(Advisory Group) has met on two occasions. At its first meeting, the Advisory

Group reviewed previous public input on the issue as well as an inventory of

confederate memorials and street names within the Office of Historic Alexandria

also provided background on the City’s experience during the Civil War. The group

determined plans for comment at future public meetings, and held initial

discussions about 1) the cost of changing street signs; 2) the impact such action

would have on the US Postal Service; 3) the Reconstruction Period following the

Civil War; 4) Current African American heritage activities and assets; 5) the origin

of the name of Forrest Street; and, 6) how other cities have handled this issue. At its

second meeting, the group held further discussion on the aforementioned issues, and

held a public comment period.

Background: On September 29, 2015, City Council unanimously passed a resolution to

establish an Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Confederate Memorials and Street Names. The

resolution directed the City Manager to appoint the seven members of the Advisory

Group, with two members appointed at-large and one member appointed from each of the

Alexandria Human Rights Commission, the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission,

the Alexandria Society for the Preservation of Black Heritage, the Alexandria Planning

Commission, and the Alexandria Transportation Commission. The purpose of the group

is to develop recommendations on actions, if any, that the City should consider with

respect to 1) the status of the Appomattox statue on South Washington Street; 2) the

name of Jefferson Davis Highway within the City of Alexandria; 3) the names of the

many streets within the City that are named after Confederate generals and military

leaders; and, 4) a specific policy on flying any flags on property owned or under the

control of the City. Agendas, meeting summaries, and record of the public comment can

be accessed via: http://www.alexandriava.gov/manager/info/default.aspx?id=87599

Attachment 1 – City of Alexandria Grant Request Tables

City of Alexandria, Virginia __________________

MEMORANDUM

DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 2016

TO: MEMBERS OF THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

FROM: CARRIE SANDERS, ACTING DEPUTY DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION &

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM #4 – WEST END TRANSITWAY

ISSUE: Consideration of West End Transitway Policy Advisory Group (PAG) Resolution of

Support to Advance the Project to the Design Phase

RECOMMENDATION: That the Transportation Commission:

1. Hold a public hearing on the recommendations of the PAG

2. Endorse the West End Transitway Policy Advisory Group Resolution of Support

(Attachment 1) for advancement of the West End Transitway project into the design

phase

BACKGROUND: In December 2013, the City initiated an Alternatives Analysis (AA) /

Environmental Documentation for the West End Transitway as part of the federal National

Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. The AA / Environmental Documentation analyze

and refines the alignment of the Transitway and identifies any impacts and potential mitigation

associated with the refined alignment. City Council established the West End Transitway PAG in

2014 to provide policy and technical guidance related to the Alternatives Analysis (AA) /

Environmental Documentation effort required for the project.

DISCUSSION: The West End Transitway PAG met six times throughout the study process to

provide policy and planning guidance to the project team. Each PAG meeting included a public

meeting session to facilitate public input and discussion.

At the final meeting on December 3, 2015, the PAG voted 8-1 to adopt a Resolution of Support

for the project. The Resolution recommended that the City advance the refined Build Alternative

towards implementation. The Build Alternative, shown in Attachment 2, includes dedicated

lanes, queue jump lanes, full amenity stations (near-level boarding, real time bus information,

off-board fare collection), transit signal priority, safety improvements at intersections, improved

sidewalks, and new bicycle facilities.

A fact sheet on the project, provided to the Policy Advisory Group in December 2015, shown in

Attachment 3, compares elements of the Build Alternative with the Transportation Systems

Management Alternative. The Transportation Systems Management Alternative provides

frequent bus service, enhanced stations, and transit signal priority, but does not include the

bicycle and sidewalk improvements and dedicated transit lane elements of the Build Alternative.

More detailed comparisons of the alternatives, including projected ridership, transit travel time

along the corridor, and capital and operating costs, are shown in Attachment 3. The fact sheet

also includes a discussion of additional considerations that may impact project implementation

such as potential funding sources for different alternatives, requirements of certain funding

sources, and overall multi-modal project benefits.

The City has received $2.4 million to date from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority

(NVTA) to advance the project to the design phase; the City has also applied for an additional

$7,000,000 from NVTA funds for design work. During the design phase, the City will advance

the physical/infrastructure design for right-of-way and stations, develop a more refined financial

plan for capital investment and operating costs, and continue to work with stakeholders to

advance the project.

Immediate Next Steps:

City Council re-concurrence of the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) – Spring 2016

Submission of Environmental Document to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) –

Spring 2016

Administrative completion of current project phase – Summer 2016

Following the completion of the AA / Environmental Documentation phase, the next step is to

use $2.4 million of existing, approved Northern Virginia Transportation Authority 70% funds to

advance the project into the design phase.

Attachment 1: West End Transitway PAG Resolution of Support

Attachment 2: Map of West End Transitway Build Alternative

Attachment 3: Policy Advisory Group Meeting Follow-up Fact Sheet

West End Transitway Policy Advisory Group Reconfirmation of Support

Whereas, the West End Transitway Alternatives Analysis (AA) and Environmental

Documentation planning effort was initiated as a result of the 2011 resolutions of support

for high-capacity transit operating in dedicated lanes in Corridor C (as defined in the

adopted Transitway Corridors Feasibility Study, 2012) by the High-Capacity Transit

Working Group, Transportation Commission, and City Council;

Whereas, this planning effort has addressed, or deferred due to no action required at this time,

each of the following key issues which were requested by City bodies to be brought to

resolution during a subsequent planning effort:

Issues

The alignment be optimized to better

serve the Northern Virginia Community

College (NVCC)

Transportation Commission identify

decision criteria and monitor the

transition from Alternative D (Bus Rapid

Transit) to Alternative G (Rail/Streetcar)

and report progress to Council

Resolution

Alignment location maintained;

however, pedestrian safety and

accommodation improvements included

in project to respond to access

improvement needs expressed by NVCC

No action required at this time

Whereas, the AA and Environmental Documentation effort has involved significant coordination

with and incorporated guidance from local, regional, state, and federal officials;

Whereas, the AA and Environmental Documentation effort has substantively sought, vetted, and

incorporated feedback from public and local stakeholders;

Whereas, the AA and Environmental Documentation effort has received and incorporated

specific input from the City Council established Policy Advisory Group (PAG);

Whereas, the AA and Environmental Documentation effort has evaluated and provided

acceptable concepts addressing specific areas of concern such as: bicycle and pedestrian

facilities, safety, property impacts, parking impacts, stormwater impacts, operational

feasibility, engineering feasibility, plan and policy compliance; and

Whereas, the defined Build Alternative will continue to be developed in subsequent engineering

design and financial planning steps to manage project cost, impacts, benefits, and

effectiveness, now, therefore, be it

Resolved, that the West End Transitway PAG:

(1) Hereby reconfirms the 2011 resolution of support, confirms that follow-up items in that

resolution have been addressed, and recommends the defined Build Alternative for the

West End Transitway is the City’s preferred approach for high-capacity transit for

Corridor C;

(2) Recommends that the City move the defined Build Alternative forward toward operation

through project development which includes completion of the project Environmental

Document, commitment of funding, and completion of work activity including design,

engineering, phasing, permitting, financial planning, bidding, and construction leading to

the initiation of service; and

(3) Recommends that the Transportation Commission and City Council concur with the West

End Transitway PAG’s reconfirmations, confirmations, and recommendations as

identified in items (1) and (2) above.

Build

Alternative

& Stations

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West End Transitway PAG Meeting Fact Sheet This fact sheet is compiled in response to discussion during the December 3, 2015 Policy Advisory Group (PAG) Meeting #6 and provides requested information related to the alternatives analyzed during the current phase of study. It provides information on ridership, capital and operating costs, benefits accrued by each alternative, and funding and financing considerations.

Transit Service Use (Projected Ridership)

The following table summarizes forecast ridership for the current (2015) and horizon (2035) years

evaluated for each alternative.

Measure Service

2015 2035

No Build

TSM Build No Build TSM Build

Ridership

DASH + Metrobus

26,400 20,200 20,100 31,900 26,400 26,400

West End Transitway

-- 9,700 11,600 -- 12,600 15,200

Total Corridor

26,400 29,900 31,700 31,900 39,000 41,600

Key Operating Characteristics (Travel Time from Van Dorn Metro to Pentagon)

The following table summarizes transit travel time and reliability among the alternatives evaluated for

the current (2015) and horizon (2035) years.

Measure and Metric

2015 2035

No Build

TSM Build No Build TSM Build

Transit Operations

Average Weekday Travel Time – Van Dorn to Pentagon*

51 minutes

(1 transfer)

22 minutes

(no transfers)

19 minutes

(no transfers)

54 minutes

(1 transfer)

24 minutes (no

transfers)

19 minutes (no

transfers)

Reliability Low Improved High Low Improved High

*AM Average of All WET Routes for TSM and Build; 2015 and 2035 No Build times based on bus travel times between Van Dorn Metro Station and Pentagon

Capital and Operating Costs

The following table summarizes project (capital, fleet, development, and contingency) and operating

cost estimates for each alternative evaluated.

Project Costs (2015

Dollars)* No Build TSM Build

Capital Construction

(includes Roadway, stations,

systems, ROW & utilities)

n/a $15 to 16 million $60 to 70 million

Fleet (buses, including

spares) n/a $17 to 19.5 million $17 to 19.5 million

Project Development

(design, fees, permitting,

legal, surveys, testing, etc.)

n/a $4 to 5 million $16 to 18.5 million

Contingency n/a $10 to 12 million $28 to 32 million

Total Project Cost n/a $46 to $52.5 million $121 to 140 million

Operating & Maintenance

Costs (2015 Dollars) No Build TSM Build

Yearly Total O&M Cost n/a $3.0 to $9.0 million $4.0 to $9.5 million

*Project cost estimates include capital construction (roadway, stations, systems, ROW, and utilities), fleet (buses, including spares), project development (design, fees, permitting, legal, surveys, testing, etc.), and contingency.

Funding Considerations In consideration of funding, the assumed sources for the Build Alternative’s capital project (non-operating & maintenance) funding are the following:

NVTA Regional (70%) funds, including the $2.4 million already committed to the City by NVTA for FY16 to advance the project.

FTA Capital Investment Grant through the Small Starts program

Other federal sources such as TIGER funds and other federal sources (bus and bus facilities)

State funds

Private funds

Both NVTA 70% funds and any federal transportation funding is highly competitive As currently planned, the NVTA and private funds could be used as sources of local match for federal funding. The TSM Alternative would not qualify for FTA Capital Investment Grant funds, which could account for a significant portion of the Build Alternative’s project costs. Similarly, the TSM Alternative may not be competitive enough to receive regional and state funds made available through NVTA and Commonwealth processes.

Other Considerations In consideration of funding and finance, the Build Alternative would require no local (City of Alexandria) capital funds. The TSM Alternative would require a different combination of funding and would likely require significant local (City of Alexandria) funds due to federal, state, and regional sources having limited applicability or likelihood for commitment. Considering multimodal access and accommodation, the Build Alternative provides numerous benefits to transit and also to other vehicular and non-vehicular users of the corridor. New sidewalks, upgraded streetscapes, enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities, upgrades traffic signals and roadways all are a part of the Build Alternative, but not other alternatives. The Build Alternative also offers the city considerable environmental benefits. The increase in opportunity for long-term tree canopy coverage is increased through streetscape enhancements in the Build Alternative. Also, the Build Alternative’s contribution to stormwater quality and quantity management is significant and includes long sections of Van Dorn Street and Beauregard Street. The TSM Alternative would be required to make stormwater improvements only where stations are developed.

City of Alexandria, Virginia __________________

MEMORANDUM

DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 2016

TO: MEMBERS OF THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

FROM: CARRIE SANDERS, ACTING DEPUTY DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION &

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM #5 – NORTHERN VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION

AUTHORITY TRANSACTION PLAN

ISSUE: Provide an update to the Transportation Commission on the TransAction Regional

Transportation Plan.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Transportation Commission receive an update on the

Northern Virginia Transportation Authority’s (NVTA) TransAction Plan.

BACKGROUND: In July 2002, the Virginia General Assembly created the NVTA and charged

it with developing a Northern Virginia Regional Transportation Plan. State law requires that this

plan be updated every five years. The last update was completed in November 2012 when the

NVTA Board adopted the TransAction 2040 Regional Transportation Plan. At its meeting on

July 23, 2015, the NVTA Board selected AECOM as its consultant to update Northern Virginia’s

long range transportation plan. The TransAction update officially launched at the November 12,

2015 NVTA Board meeting.

DISCUSSION: This TransAction update will be the first update since the passage of

transportation funding House Bill (HB) 2313. This is significant as all projects funded with 70%

regional revenues, as provided in accordance with HB 2313, must be included in the NVTA’s

Long-Range Transportation Plan.

This update will build on the vision and goals developed for the previous TransAction plan to

reduce congestion and improve quality of life in Northern Virginia. This in-depth planning

process is expected to take approximately two years to complete, with a draft TransAction plan

expected in spring 2017. When adopted, the TransAction update will provide a multi-modal

guide for transportation investments in Northern Virginia and will be the mechanism through

which over $1 billion will be allocated to much needed regional transportation improvements

between FY 2018- FY 2023.

The next steps of the project include research and a literature review of best practices, a regional

review of currently approved plans, and the development of future scenarios, needs, and

solutions. City staff will seek input from the Transportation Commission in the summer of 2016

regarding the projects to be included in the draft TransAction plan, and to provide an update to

the Commission on the plan development.

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City of Alexandria, Virginia __________________

MEMORANDUM

DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 2015

TO: MEMBERS OF THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

FROM: CARRIE SANDERS, ACTING DEPUTY DIRECTOR,

TRANSPORTATION & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM #6 - COMPLETE STREETS PROGRAM UPDATE

ISSUE: Complete Streets Program update, accomplishments during 2015, and upcoming

projects.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Transportation Commission receive an update on the

Complete Streets Program.

BACKGROUND: Complete Streets is the term used to describe a comprehensive,

integrated transportation network with infrastructure and design that allows for safe and

convenient travel along and across streets for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists,

riders and drivers of public transportation, as well as drivers of other motor-vehicles. In

April 2014, City Council reenacted its Complete Streets Policy, which was originally

drafted and initiated by the Alexandria Transportation Commission in 2011.

DISCUSSION: When a roadway project is altered through a development application, the

City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including resurfacing program or initiated by a

citizen request, an evaluation of the street is conducted in order to determine the best way to

accommodate all street users. Public outreach has been a crucial step in creating community

consensus on the design of roadway projects. All major projects are vetted through a

community engagement process that includes public meetings, project updates via email and

posting up-to-date information on a project website.

Complete Streets Initiatives

In addition to requiring Complete Streets infrastructure with new development, City

funding allows staff to implement many types of projects including:

Access to parks, transit & schools

Complete streets corridors

Intersection safety improvements

On-street bicycle facilities

Sidewalks

Traffic calming

Complete Streets 2015 Program Accomplishments

A study to identify and improve pedestrian access to transit stops in Old Town

and Del Ray was completed in 2015, and the design for improvements is currently

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underway;

The Alexandria Complete Streets Design Guidelines are drafted and will be

released in spring 2016;

The City installed the region’s first Advisory Bike Lanes on Potomac Greens

Drive;

The King Street Bike Lane project received an award from the Washington Area

Bicyclist Association (WABA) for The Best Bicycle Infrastructure in Virginia;

The City installed 8 automated bicycle and pedestrian counters on trails around

the City and one automated bicycle counter in an on-street bike lane;

The City installed over five lane miles of on-street bicycle facilities.

Infrastructure Improvements in 2015

Construction of approximately 1,530 feet of new sidewalk

Installed pedestrian countdown signals at five intersections

Installed rapid flash beacons for uncontrolled crosswalks at five locations

Installed speed indicator signs along four roadways

Installed speed cushions on two roadways that applied for traffic calming and met

the criteria

Martha Custis Drive

West Abingdon Drive

Installed 15MPH Flashing “School Zone” signs at five schools

Installed new pedestrian infrastructure as part of the Safe Routes to School

Program at Polk Elementary

Major Complete Streets projects were completed along the following corridors:

Monroe Avenue (Mainline Boulevard to Russell Road): Project included

new crosswalks with a rapid flashing beacon, curb extensions, bike racks,

on-street bicycle lanes, additional parking, ADA compliant bus stops and

speed indicator signs

Wheeler Avenue (Duke Street to South Gordon Street): Project included

installation of on-street bike lanes

Stevenson Avenue (Whiting Street to Stulz Avenue): Project included

upgraded crosswalks with a rapid flashing beacon, planted pedestrian

refuge islands, on-street bicycle lanes, additional parking, ADA compliant

bus stops and speed indicator signs

North Hampton Drive (Braddock Road to King Street): Project included

new crosswalks, on-street bicycle lanes, additional parking and ADA

compliant bus stops

A major pedestrian safety intersection improvement project was installed at

Taylor Run Parkway and Janney’s Lane. The project included a new sidewalk,

curb extensions to slow turning vehicles, bus bulbs and ADA compliant bus stops,

new crosswalks with a rapid flashing beacon and speed indicator signs.

Grant Funded Projects Update

Wilkes Street Bikeway ($180,000): The City’s first Neighborhood Bikeway is

complete

Old Cameron Run Trail ($210,000): A feasibility study to determine a preferred

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alignment for this trail was completed and design will begin when funds are

available in FY 2017. Staff applied for a grant to fund construction;

Duke Street Sidewalk ($1,210,000): The project, which includes new sidewalks

from South Walker Street to Oasis Drive, is under construction;

Edsall Road and South Picket Street ($445,000): The pedestrian improvement

project which will include pedestrian countdown signals and improved street

crossings was awarded for construction and is anticipated to begin in March

2016;

New Freedom Grant ($400,000): Design for the project, which will provide ADA

improvements to transit stops in Old Town, will be complete in spring 2016;

Access to Transit ($1,237,500): A project to provide pedestrian and bicycle

improvements at the intersection of King Street, Callahan Drive and Russell

Road began the public engagement process;

Mount Vernon Trail at East Abingdon ($750,000): This project, which includes

improvements to the Mount Vernon Trail between Slaters Lane and Bashford

Lane is in design;

Safe Routes to School ($85,000): Staff applied for a “mini-grant” to pilot a walk-

audit at one school and will be applying for a Transportation/Land-Use

Connections grant to fund walk audits for all remaining schools in April 2016;

Bicycle Parking Citywide ($130,000): This project will fund new bicycle parking

throughout the city and will begin in spring 2016;

Bicycle Parking at Metro Stations ($375,000): This project, which will design

and construct bicycle parking at the Van Dorn Metro Station and will provide

typical designs for bicycle parking along the West End Transitway, will begin in

spring 2016.

Upcoming Infrastructure Projects (spring and summer 2016)

King Street (Janney’s Lane to Radford Street): Staff has held two public

meetings with the community regarding the redesign of King Street to provide

multimodal improvements, and an online survey was posted to receive public

input on the project. The project will likely include removal of travel lanes to

provide major pedestrian improvements at intersections along the corridor and

possibly bicycle improvements as well. A design concept will be determined this

spring.

North Van Dorn Street (Braddock Road to Menokin Drive): Major pedestrian

safety improvements will be provided at the intersections with Braddock Road as

well as Menokin Drive. The corridor will be redesigned to include bicycle lanes

and pedestrian crossing improvements at bus stops. Staff has met with the

community twice, and a design concept will be determined this spring.

Duke Street (North Jordon Street to Quaker Lane): Pedestrian safety

improvements will include upgraded crosswalks, curb ramps, pedestrian

countdown signals and sidewalk improvements. This project will also include

street crossing improvements at the intersection of South Ingram Street.

Cameron and Prince Streets (King Street Metro to Waterfront): The installation

of pedestrian signals along these corridors is complete. Bicycle lanes will be

installed on both streets in conjunction with resurfacing in summer 2016.

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FISCAL IMPACT:

The FY 2016 adopted Capital Improvement Program budget for Complete Streets is

$641,000, of which $264,082 was allocated to fund staff positions. With the ongoing

implementation of Complete Streets projects, all adopted funds for FY 2016, as well as

any prior year funds for this project will be expended by the end of FY 2016. In FY 2016,

the program will have expended twice the amount that was spent in FY 2015—nearly

$1.5 million—on pedestrian and bicycle improvements citywide.

City of Alexandria, Virginia __________________

MEMORANDUM

DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 2016

TO: MEMBERS OF THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

FROM: CARRIE SANDERS, ACTING DEPUTY DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION &

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM #7 – I-395 HOT LANES UPDATE

ISSUE: Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)-led proposal to convert I-395 High

Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes to High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes

RECOMMENDATION: That the Transportation Commission receive an update from VDOT

on its project proposal.

BACKGROUND: On November 20, 2015, the Virginia Secretary of Transportation sent a letter

to the City and other jurisdictions noting the State’s planned action to improve travel along the I-

395 Corridor. The letter noted the State’s intent to initiate an Environmental Assessment to study

the conversion/expansion of the existing HOV lanes to dynamically-priced express lanes

spanning into Washington D.C. In addition, the state will initiate a transportation demand

management study to identify transit, carpool, vanpool and other demand management strategies

to improve travel along the corridor. The proposal would include the following:

Convert existing HOV lanes from Turkeycock Lane north to the Eads Street

Interchange to dynamically tolled Express Lanes;

Provide three through lanes and improve transit service;

Include guaranteed funding for new / enhanced transit service and carpooling

incentives;

Will not include the construction of a new ramp at the Shirlington Interchange;

Will maintain HOV-only access at the new Seminary Road ramp;

Will include a significant public outreach process.

The City of Alexandria has raised a number of questions related to the project, which were

included in a letter that was sent to the Secretary of Transportation in early December 2015. The

City will work closely with VDOT as well as Arlington and Fairfax Counties in the coming

months to further explore this proposal and how it differs from previous ones. Any implications

from potential cut-through traffic to Alexandria, especially at Seminary Road, or near Shirlington

must be further analyzed.

DISCUSSION: The state intends to provide coordination with affected jurisdictions. VDOT is

actively reaching out to City civic and community associations. Most recently, a project

outreach event conducted by TransUrban, the concessionaire for the I-395/95 HOT lanes project.

The event was held as part of the Seminary Hill Civic Association meeting on January 14, 2016.

TransUrban provided a high level overview of the HOT lane conversion proposal and answered

questions from meeting attendees. VDOT staff was in attendance and answered questions

related to VDOT’s role in the proposal.

As a part of this project, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) will

be conducting a corridor-wide multimodal TDM/transit study. The multimodal TDM/transit is

scheduled to be completed by the end of 2016.

The City will actively participate in the environmental assessment to ensure the City’s concerns

are addressed, and will be asking VDOT to attend a future Transportation Commission meeting

to further discuss the project components and issues.

Attachment 1 – City’s Response Letter to VDOT